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Excavate your Pond cont ...

Design spaces for plants

• Design your shelves wider in

areas where you wish to place

aquatic plants. (See fig. 8)

• Marginal and bog plants require

a water depth up to about 10", so

the top shelf is a perfect location

for these plants. (See fig. 8)

• Water lilies will vary according to

species, but a depth of 12-24"

at the crown works best, so the

second shelf or bottom of the

Fig. 3 Dig entire pond one shovel depth.

Fig. 6 Soil backfilled around the filter creates a planting berm.

On the Level

When excavating, it is important

to make sure that all of the edges

are level. This is not only to avoid

an unexpected low edge, but also

to make sure that the skimmer sits

at the proper height to skim. There

are several different methods that

can be used to level, depending on

the resources that are available.

The most accurate method is to

use a transit, either sight or laser,

and take several readings around

pond will work great for the lilies.

(See fig. 8)

• To make planting lilies easier add

a few 'lily pockets'. These pockets

are simply depressions or bowls

cut into the soil 6-8" deep and

10-16" in diameter. The goal is

to create a natural looking pond,

and this is possible only if plant

pots are eliminated or completely

hidden. (See fig. 8)

• It is typical to set the water level

2- 3" below the main viewing

Fig. 4 Dig second shelf one shovel depth and

start excavation of skimmer hole.

the perimeter. Transits need to be

rented or bought, however, and may

not be the most practical option for

a one-time installation. There are

two other options that utilize more

common household items and may

be more convenient. First, you can

take a standard 2"x 4" board and lay

it across the pond or basin with a

common bubble level resting on the

center. The level will show if the two

sides are even, and all sides can be

measured in the same way by alter-

ing the angle of the board across the

area (patio, deck, etc.). This will

bring the water level of the pond

up close to the edge of the pond

without going over the sides.

(See fig. 6)

• Dig a hole alongside the pond to

house the skimmer filter.

• The skimmer should be exca-

vated down to a depth so that the

proposed water level in pond is

approximately 3/4 inch below the

top of the opening of the skim-

mer. (See fig. 7)

Fig. 5 Dig a third shelf, if desired.

2" to 3"

Fig. 7 Set water level 2" - 3" below viewing area.

pond. The second method is to use

a line level. A line level is basically

a small bubble level attached to the

end of a string. The other end of the

string is then attached to a stake

that is placed at any point around the

perimeter. The level is then walked

around and readings are taken at

several different points to ensure the

sides are even. Remember, the pond

or basin does not have to be perfectly

level, but general readings should be

taken to avoid any major problems.

• Make sure the excavated shelf

in front of the skimmer is low

enough to provide access to the

lower screws on the faceplate.

• Re-check all your measurements,

including length and width of

pond, plant shelf depth, and

overall pond depth.

Viewing Area

(Patio, Deck, or Lawn)